July 2025

Bilbo Baggins stepping out of his hobbit-hole — an inspiring image for back to school and the start of a new journey.

Starting the School Year with Adventure: 3 Quotes to Inspire Your 6th Graders (and Yourself)

Chiara / 2025-07-13

Starting middle school feels like stepping into a grand adventure — full of new faces, challenges, and discoveries. In this post, explore inspiring quotes from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter that invite 6th graders (and their teachers!) to embrace the year with wonder, courage, and connection.

Myth narration in the context of the Trojan War, related to Iphigenia's sacrifice

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia: Between Faith and Superstition

Chiara / 2025-07-05

Exploring the myth of Iphigenia through Homer and Lucretius reveals contrasting views on religion—as sacred duty or dangerous superstition—inviting us to question the true role of faith in human justice and sacrifice.